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What was the Russian Campaign?
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Napoleon in 1812 wanted to take over Moscow and traveled over 43,000 miles with 700,000 men in the cold winter
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Russian Campaign:
What did Napoleon hope to happen? |
he wanted to out number the enemy
use the enemies resources to survive with shelter and food a good artillery a short battle |
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Russian Campaign:
What actually happened compared to Napoleon's plan? |
Alexander kept retreating, delaying the battle. Alexande destroyed Moscow so Napoleon wouldn't benefit...causing Napoleon to have no supplies or shelter for his men and he had to leave men behind which meant he did not out number is enemy. Napoleon had to retreat, worst retreat in history!!
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Napoleonic Codes
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-every individual would have legality and equality
-the government has more authority then an individual -no classes -peasants are subject to estate -there was religious toleration -everyone has the right to work -courts are separated for powers |
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When did Napoleon come in power and where was he defeated?
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1799 and defeated in waterlee in 1815
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